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Hamilton looking to go one better in Valencia

Lewis Hamilton is chasing a hat-trick of wins © Getty Images

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Lewis Hamilton is hoping to go one better than in his last two appearances at the Valencia circuit and win this year's European Grand Prix.

Hamilton, who finished second in 2008 and 2009, is chasing a hat-trick of Formula One victories after winning in Turkey and Canada.

"I'm really looking forward to racing in Valencia," said Hamilton. "I had a great, attacking race there last year - but I've finished second for the past two seasons, so I feel like I have some unfinished business!"

For Hamilton, variety is the spice of life and he welcomes the different assortment of circuits to test his skills over the next few rounds.

"I also think it's good for the championship to have a variety of circuits - we've just come from a fast, flowing road course in Canada, to a tight street track in Valencia. And, next month, we'll be at Silverstone - one of the fastest tracks of the year, and a circuit with incredible history. As a driver, that sort of variety makes the racing exciting and unpredictable, which is all you can really ask for.

"The last few grands prix have had some fantastic racing - it would be great for all the Spanish fans if we can have a great race here too. It's not a circuit where we've seen too much passing in the past, but I think this year could be different - the grid is so tight, there were battles all through the field in Montreal last week, so I think we could have a close and exciting race this year."

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